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Eugene Hudgins NORFOLK - Eugene "Gene" Hudgins, 77, of the 3500 block of Colmar Quarter, passed away Sept. 18, 2008, in a local hospital. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Walter Guy and Hazel Callis Hudgins Sr. He was predeceased by his brothers, Walter G. Hudgins Jr., Steven Hudgins, Paul Hudgins and James Hudgins and his sister, Jane Trammel. After graduating from Maury High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired after 40 years of service with SUPSHIPS USN Newport News as a quality assurance specialist to pursue his real love, golf. Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Carol D. Hudgins; two sons, Mark C. Hudgins of Norfolk and Glenn E. Hudgins and his wife Celia of Hampton; three grandchildren, Hilary, Christy and Jeremy; one great-grandchild on the way; his sister, Barbara McCarrick; sisters-in-law, Alice Deal and Alma Hudgins; and brothers-in-law, Jimmy Deal and Joe Trammel; as well as his best bud pet Bichon, Nicholas. The funeral will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, with Pastor Terry Spencer officiating. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. prior to the service. The burial will follow immediately after the service in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Gene's honor to Park Place Baptist Church, 430 W. 31st St., Norfolk, VA 23502.
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September 23, 2008
Dear Mark and family,
I pray that your comfort is in knowing that Gene is at peace with his heavenly father. I know how you miss him as I lost Mamma 7 months ago. God bless you all.
Brenda (Hudgins) Humphreys and Greg
(Piggy and Ethel Hudgins' daughter)
Mary Spangler
September 23, 2008
Dearest Carol, It was with a heavy heart that I read of Gene's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. I remember how close the two of you were. May God give you peace at this time of sorrow.
Glenn Hudgins
September 21, 2008
Dear Dad,
I'm so thankful for the times we had together. The ups, the downs, and everything in between. Thank you for the gifts of laughter and a love for tinkering and fishing. I'm also thankful to God that in His mercy He did not let you suffer a long time, but took you home in His mercy and His grace. I know His ways are not always our ways, but His ways are always best. You will be greatly missed by everyone who knew you and loved you. I wish I could have said goodbye and that I love you and appreciate everything you did for me all these years. So long dad. I love you and I miss you, but most of all I thank God that you were my dad and not just my dad but also my friend.
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